A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2494448 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2495835 epoch_slot_no: 11835 block_no: 2494331 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1375 time: 2019-04-24 15:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b6997747612f532e119bcf5496206e7d05528bec7ee6a676fdc1d9fef5e6173Block Operator
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